WRKF Founders Luncheon with Marty Baron

Marty Baron, a former newspaper executive, has covered some of the biggest stories in American journalism. He was the Executive Editor of the Miami Herald when it covered the 2000 presidential election recount. He led the Boston Globe through its coverage of the Catholic Church abuse scandal, as depicted in the movie Spotlight. Baron was Executive Editor of the Washington Post from 2013 to 2021, where he navigated with the motto "Democracy dies in darkness."

Doors open at 11:15 a.m. The luncheon starts at noon.

Ticket and Tables

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS:

• Non-WRKF Member Individual Ticket: $150
• WRKF Member Individual Ticket: $120

RESERVED TABLES:

Table Sponsorship: $1,500

• Reserved table for 10 with sponsor's name
• Listing on event program and rolling screen credits at the event

Supporting Table Sponsorship: $2,000

• Pre-lunch VIP party with Marty Baron for 10 attendees
• Reserved table for 10 with sponsor's name
• Listing on the website, event program, and rolling screen credits at the event

Presenting Sponsor:

East Baton Rouge Parish Library

Reception Sponsor:

Southern Strategy Group

Major Sponsor:

Hancock Whitney

Key Sponsor:

Cox Communications

Supporting Sponsor:

Vetter Communications

Bank Plus

CSRS

Jerry and Kristina Dodson

LaCour's Carpet World

REV Business

Robert ad Linda Bowsher

Liz Hampton

Our Lady of the Lake Health